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A National Historic Landmark resort, Ocean Grove has a fairly unique history for a Jersey beach town. During the Victorian era, visitors to Ocean Grove came in droves for revival meetings. They pitched tents for true “tent meetings” while also enjoying the balmy ocean air. Days and nights at the Grove are filled with arts and craft shows, our annual Giant Flea Markets in June and September and a host of other exciting events.

With white sandy beaches and small resort towns Long Beach Island is a popular summer destination. It’s easy to find Barnegat Lighthouse State Park – just look for the 172-foot-tall red and white lighthouse at the north tip of the island. Built in 1859, the lighthouse offers amazing views from the top – your reward after climbing the 217 steps.

Nestled at the southern most tip of New Jersey, Historic Cape May offers the essence of the Victorian era with meticulously restored and maintained period homes along with excellent restaurants and accommodations. A Cape May landmark is Congress Hall. Built in 1816, this beachfront hotel now boasts 21st century upgrades and luxuries in a historic setting overlooking the Atlantic Ocean. Visitors to Cape May can take a walking or trolley tours of the 600 authentically restored Victorian homes or spend the night in one of the stately bed and breakfast inns.

Nothing quite evokes a summer day like cotton candy and ice cream on the boardwalk.

Chartered in 1746, Princeton University has had its fair share of famous feet saunter down its hallowed halls. Wouldn't you like to walk in the footsteps of James Madison, F. Scott Fitzgerald and other famous Americans?

New Jersey is a national leader in agricultural production. When you come visit us, make sure to find a local farmers market nearby and taste what is "Jersey Fresh." Blueberries, strawberries, and yes, even lettuce taste better when grown in local soil. And for all you seafood lovers out there---ask for New Jersey seafood. There are six major commercial fishing ports New Jersey's coast! Sea scallops, monkfish, surf clams and much more come from area waters. YUM!

Did you know that quartz crystals wash up on the shore at Cape May? These pretty glittering rocks look so much like diamonds that they have been beguiling visitors for years! So make sure to come equipped with a bucket and spade (or borrow your little one's for a while) and head off to the beach for a treasure hunt with your family.

There is no mistaking Atlantic City. The "Always Turned On" city by the sea with world-class entertainment, gaming, restaurants, accommodations, shopping and attractions.

On June 26, 1870, the first one-mile long section of the Atlantic City Boardwalk opened along the city's beach. Alexander Boardman, a railroad conductor and hotel owner, conceived the idea of constructing a boardwalk as a means of keeping sand out of the railroad cars and hotels. The city used $5,000 in bonds to build the Boardwalk, which consisted of 1½-inch thick boards attached to joists and built in 12-foot sections that were dismantled and stored during the winter.